Comments for 919.167620 runs great at start then freezes.

If you don't want to spring for a new belt, go ahead and look for adjustments or someplace you might be able to add spacers. Just for s&g, you might try increasing the diameter of a pulley or idler by putting some tape around it, to see if that helps.

Good luck, and keep us posted, please.

Apr 22, 2017

Compressor issues. by: Josh

It's plugged into the wall and there hasn't been any change in power and it runs smooth and quiet like it did new and the belt is a newer belt. Do you know if there are any spacers that go behind the pulleys. I bought this used and hoping I can figure it out without having to buy a new motor or call for service.

Apr 20, 2017

freezesby: Doug in s.d.ca.

If the belt is melting, that suggest the motor is running, which suggests the belt may be too loose.

There's what appears to be a tensioner on it, which might be weak or broken (or may be adjustable), or maybe the belt is just shot. Unfortunately, the tensioner appears to be an integral part of the motor, so if that's the problem you be out of luck. But try a new belt before you give up on it,

All that assumes that it's not making bad noises, which could mean you have piston/ring problems.

Good luck and let us know what you find, OK?

Apr 20, 2017

919.167620 freezingby: Bill

Any change in the power supply, Josh?

Are you using an extension cord?

If no to both, you might want to check the capacitors. See the page on this site about how to do that.